social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
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'what if'
withe the lights down low‽ easier to pretend we don't know what we can't see happening, but seeing isn't the only way to believe
⸘jason alan‽Published 4 months ago in Poets Bus Service
Note: I had a bad time with the buses here today (they all seemed to be out of service at the same time and I almost missed a teaching contract). So, this is the result.
Kendall DefoePublished 4 months ago in Poets- Content Warning
about a heart
if i know anything about a heart if it knows love at all, it will break the unrequited lover sails a sinking ship a hop, jump, and a skip across oceans
⸘jason alan‽Published 4 months ago in Poets My Rose and My Thorn
A breathtakingly beautiful rose, you are quite the sight to behold…. My seemingly fairytale just waiting to unfold… The part of my life that’s yet to be told…
Annie EdwardsPublished 4 months ago in PoetsThe Ancients Unwanted Future
*$* I have no space to gripe, I’m not allowed to cry. No one to aid me in life, But plenty to help me die! Ain’t got a true friend in this world,
Kece SunrosePublished 4 months ago in PoetsGone
🖤⚫☠️⚫🖤 I Am Gone You Won't Even Miss Me I Am Not Wanted Disrespect Hate Exclusion Suspicion Rumours It's Only Words I Know I Am Loved 🌜🦋🧡💜🧡🦋🌛
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 4 months ago in PoetsMy Apologies
i’m sorry if i didn’t reply to your post i read it i hearted i tried to i started i added insights that i meant
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Shadow Of My Past Self
I stare back at the shadow of myself on the wall; I see into the soul, the soul of that young lady I used to be. Vulnerable,
Carol TownendPublished 4 months ago in Poets Don't worry, I'm with you
Don't worry, my dear, I'm here by your side Through every step, through every stride I'll be your guide, your shelter in the night Your beacon of hope, your shining light
Sher singhPublished 4 months ago in PoetsSilent Hearts
A thousand tiny hearts, All lit dimly and floating around this room, Their lights fade when the heart is silent. Delicate, fragile;
Carol TownendPublished 4 months ago in PoetsChild of the Wind, Part Three
Wind swirling, swaying enormous coniferous trees Branches dancing and singing Fir, Hemlock, Cedar Deodar lanky and tall,
Andrea CorwinPublished 4 months ago in PoetsTrump 2024 Again
The world will change again in November Republicans will return the US Under law and order to remember Men cannot become women to repress
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 4 months ago in Poets